Delbert Smith emerges in victory lane at Belleville, Kan.
What won the race: Winning his third National Championship Racing Association feature in as many 2017 events for the tour, Delbert Smith of Wichita, Kan., raced to a $1,000 victory at the Belleville High Banks. Smith, who started fourth, bested polesitter Dusty Leonard of Maysville, Kan., at the checkers.
Key notes: Delbert Smith's previous victories came May 27 and June 18 at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. ... After a string of five rainouts and cancellations to begin the season, the tour has now successfully completed three straight events. ... Heat winner Jimmy Segraves was an early retiree from the main event. ... Eric Caudell did not start the feature. ... Supermodifieds and 305 sprint cars were also in action.
On the move: Jeremy Petty of Smolan, Kan., improved six positions to finish 10th.
Winner's sponsors: Delbert Smith's No. 92 is sponsored by BSB Mfg., Performance Bodies and Sunoco Race Fuels.
Points chase: Delbert Smith tops the NCRA standings after three events.
Car count: 17
Polesitter: Dusty Leonard
Heat race winners: Jimmy Segraves, Delbert Smith, , , , ,
Next series race: July 14, Kansas State Fairgrounds (Hutchinson, KS) $1,000